Maintenance Director

Paramount Care Centers; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Paramount Care Centers seeks a Maintenance Director to lead the facility's maintenance operations, including hands-on repairs, preventive maintenance, and staff supervision. The role requires ensuring safety, code compliance, and timely maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems.

You will also manage records, supplies, and help drive the department's budget planning. The position is full-time, on-site at the facility with on-call duties around the clock.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational and supervisory abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication is required.
• Physically able to perform maintenance duties and be on-call.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Maintenance Department and perform hands-on repairs.
• Maintain building systems to keep them in good repair and safe for residents.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain records and reports as required; participate in budget planning.
• Order supplies and manage vendor relationships with Administrator approval.
• Supervise, train, and orient maintenance staff; schedule duties and shifts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Budgeting knowledge

Team collaboration

TB test compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HVAC/electrical/plumbing basics

Job description

Maintenance Director

SALARY: $60,000 to $70,000 Per Year

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall maintenance operation of the facility, and he/she is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on equipment. Other responsibilities of the Maintenance Director include ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed, performing regular daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks, as shown on “Preventive Maintenance Calendar,” and assigning duties and work assignments. The Maintenance Director follows established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department, keeps required records and submits them to the Administrator and Director of Property Management when required and cooperates with other employees and department heads.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 1 Performs overall supervision of the Maintenance Department including “hands on” performance of maintenance and repair work;
• 2 Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc.;
• 3 Maintains the building and grounds in compliance with Federal, State and local laws;
• 4 Maintains the fire alarm and emergency generator system in good working order, performs test on fire alarm and emergency generator system weekly and keeps required records of tests results;
• 5 Maintains required records and reports as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Maintenance Department;
• 6 Participates in budget planning for the Maintenance Department;
• 7 Orders and requisitions supplies subsequent to Administrator’s approval;
• 8 Orients and instructs all maintenance personnel;
• 9 Participates in and plans in-service programs, as necessary;
• 10 Attends Department Head Meetings and sits on required committees;
• 11 Recruits, interviews, hires and provides orientation for all employees of the Maintenance Department;
• 12 Reviews and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel as well as counsel/discipline assigned personnel according to established company personnel policy;
• 13 Assigns work assignments and duty schedules;
• 14 Remains on call for emergencies 24 hours a day;
• 15 Performs other responsibilities, as may be required, and as directed by the Administrator;
• 16 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
• 17 Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individual’s needs and rights;
• 18 Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 High School degree or equivalent and basic training in electrical, plumbing, heating and HVAC systems;
• 2 Supervisory experience is also required for this position.

JOB SKILLS:

• 1 Strong organizational skills.
• 2 Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 3 Agile and in good physical health.
• 4 Knowledge of budget preparation process.
• 5 Ability to work well with others on a variety of professional levels.
• 6 Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• 7 Provide annual verification of negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required